Martha Ann Bernard, 83, of Mascoutah, Illinois, formerly of Russell Springs, KY passed from this life on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at her home.  She was born July 5, 1940 in Columbia, KY, she was a daughter of the late Leslie and Annie Streeval Burton. 

Martha was a loving mother and excellent cook who was best known for her fried chicken and chicken and dumplings. She enjoyed camping at the lake, making quilts for her family, working crossword puzzles, and was a big fan of Jimmy Swaggart. Martha loved to attend sporting events with her family, but always made it known, in no uncertain terms, that she was clearly not a fan of any official calling the game.

SURVIVORS:

3 sons: Paul David (Sandra) Bernard of Mascoutah, Illinois, Michael Lewis (Theda) Bernard of Crestview, Florida and Jeffrey Lynn Bernard of Liberty, KY

1 daughter: June Alice Blankenship of Paintsville, KY

2 brothers: Jack (Kathy) Burton of Byrdstown, Tennessee and Phillip Burton of Edinburgh, Indiana

15 grandchildren, Jesse Leslie Bernard II, Stacey Lynn York, Tiffany Ann Antle, David Ashley Bernard, Paul Anthony Bernard, Rebecca Ann Wiggins, Tara Shay Gifford, Ashley Michelle Harris, Katherine Ann Wright, Michael Lewis Bernard II, James Ray Blankenship, Noah Thomas Blankenship, Richard Tyler Bernard, Kayla Robin Bernard, and Jordan Michael Veach

25 great grandchildren

A host of nieces & nephews

In addition to her parents, Martha was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 64 years, David Russell Bernard; a son, Jesse Leslie Bernard; 5 brothers, Luther Burton, Albert Burton, Edgar Burton, Kenneth Burton, and Edward Burton; three sisters, Edith Bailey, Mary Kimbler, and Izena Burton; and son-in-law, Phillip Blankenship.

Funeral Service: Sunday, November 26, 2023 at 2:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Bodie Emerson officiating

Burial: Lucinda Cemetery

Visitation: After 12:00pmCT on Sunday

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.